Erin Quote:
"When I was in the hospital I was just so afraid all the time, so every time my door opened I would jump out of my skin. I didn't want another needle or another test. I just wanted to be safe and normal again."

** Bring new toys, games, books, dolls, action figures, stuffed animals, movies, and a variety of games and crafts to allow children to fight the boredom and distract them for a time from the more unpleasant aspects of being in the hospital.

Erin Quote:
"I wish I knew what my friends were up to. If I could just IM my friends I wouldn't feel so alone."

** We created KID CONNECTIONS, a division of Toys Calm that, as the name states, allows kids to stay connected to their world via Instant Messaging and the Internet. They may talk to family, friends, and school from the comfort of their own bed if they choose. There is no need for a child to be taken down the hall when a computer is available. They can maintain their comfort, their privacy, and their dignity.